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PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Former Pearl Police Chief Dean Scott has died. The Pearl Police Department released the following statement on its Facebook page. We are saddened to hear that former Police Chief Dean Scott passed away last night after a battle with ongoing health issues. We extend our deepest condolences and...

FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT) - The Chamber of Flowood announced Friday that Amy Cummins has been appointed as the new Executive Director. According to the Flowood Chamber, Cummins has more than 15 years of professional experience in leadership, marketing, community engagement, and event planning. “Cummins brings a wealth of...

Laughter erupts from the kitchen of Stewpot’s Teen Center as rising sixth grader Jamila Jeffries cuts a raw potato into thin slices. It’s lunch time, and she’s surrounded by other campers who are busy digging into french fries and stuffed-crust pizza. Jeffries is taking part in the...

BENTONIA, Miss. (WJTV) – The Bentonia Blues Festival will be held at the Blue Front Café.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (June 20-22) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi The Walk-In Summer Solstice Party – Jackson – Friday Summer Solstice – Jackson – Friday Akeem Ali: The...

The health system has finalized the acquisition of Merit Health Madison, which is now dubbed UMMC Madison. Officials said it will help with scheduling surgeries and offer more care closer to home. The University of Mississippi Medical Center is expanding. The academic health system recently completed the acquisition...

BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – A GoFundMe has been set up to cover the funeral costs of the woman who was killed during a shooting at the McDonald’s in Brandon. According to the organizer, the funds raised will also support the children of Kianna Jackson, 25, of Pearl. We are asking for help to cover funeral […]

Construction began in February on a new Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse utilizing $95 million in state bond funds. Glenn Kornbrek, the director of the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration’s Bureau of Building, Grounds, and Real Property Management, said Tuesday that the current ABC warehouse...

A Raymond man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on the Natchez Trace earlier this week, according to the Hinds County Coroner’s Office. Coroner Jeramiah Howard said that on Monday around noon, authorities received a call of a wreck on the Natchez Trace outside Clinton. He responded, along with Clinton Fire...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A line of storms has been moving through northeast MS over the last few hours, and could hold together for a little while longer, bringing some rain to the metro area. Keep the rain gear close by just in case. Otherwise, the rest of your Juneteenth holiday will hold hot and muggy conditions.